GEAR REVIEW
WARM AUDIO THRONE OF TONE PEDAL | Michael Hodge
• Two Classic Circuits
• Overdrive and Boost
• Authentic King of Tone & Bluesbreaker Vibes
• Internal Voltage Doubler = More Headroom
• Flexible Send / Return Circuit
• Built like a Tank
KEY FEATURES tone-making circuits ever into a small metal box. I always love reviewing pedals. Lately, Warm Audio has been making some of my favorites.
OUT OF THE BOX: Throne of Tone comes well-protected and includes a manual and Warm Audio sticker. There’ s a very detailed manual online that explains the pedal and offers suggestions for settings.
Tone( KOT) pedals, which together weigh about 3 pounds. The pedal includes two identical audio circuits; each can be set up to emulate either the Boost, King of Tone, or Bluesbreaker sound. Each circuit operates independently, so you can use both together in any order, or with matching or different settings. This setup provides significant tonal flexibility. For each circuit, you can select Clean Boost, Overdrive, or Distortion modes, and choose between Low or High Gain.
Austin-based Warm Audio has done it again. In fact, they are continually re-imagining audio gems, including microphones, rack gear, pedals, and even headphones. One of their latest creations combines two classic circuits. Inspired by the Marshall Bluesbreaker and the Analog Man King of Tone, aka“ KOT”. This unique pedal combines two of the greatest
It has a solid metal casing with a near-flat black powder coating.
The WA-TOT weighs about 2.4 lbs. Its enclosure is larger than a standard pedal— roughly double the size— because it incorporates a wide range of features. While it feels somewhat heavy, it is actually lighter than the two original King of
The top of the pedal has two identical groups of blue knobs. Each group has controls for Volume( overall signal output), Gain( amount of overdrive added), Tone( shaping bass and treble balance), and Presence. Presence is a control unique to Warm Audio, allowing fine adjustment of sound in the mid- to high-frequency range. Between the two groups of knobs is a toggle
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